How do I create a vDisk in PVS?

Configuring the master target device

  1. Insert the common NIC into the Master Target Device.
  2. Install the target device software on the Master Target Device.
  3. Create a vDisk, then mount, format, and unmount it.
  4. Run the Imaging Wizard on the target device to build the vDisk.

How do I update a vDisk Citrix Provisioning Server?

Updating a vDisk involves the following:

  1. Create a version of the vDisk, manually or automatically.
  2. Boot the newly created version from a device (maintenance device or update device), make and save any changes to the vDisk, then shut down the device.
  3. Promote the new version to production.

How do I copy a vDisk in Citrix Provisioning Server?

Right-click on the vDisk in the Citrix Provisioning console, then select the Export menu option. The Export dialog appears. Select the version to export from the menu, then click OK. The manifest file is created in the Store.

How do I create a master image in Citrix PVS?

Citrix PVS 7.13 – Part 2: Create and Test PVS Image – Windows Server 2016

  1. Step 3: Under Prepare Machine and Images , select Virtual Delivery Agent for Windows Server OS.
  2. Step 4: At environment, select Create a master image, click next.
  3. Step 5: At Core Components, leave settings as default and click next.

What is SOAP service in PVS?

SOAP Service: Simple object access protocol. This is the XML based service which communicate between applications. Soap Service is for PVS Console and management operations only and will not effect streaming at all. If this service is stopped any activity that involves the PVS GUI console will stop.

What is Citrix master image?

Citrix MCS creates a snapshot of master the VM and it copies the full snapshot to the storage repository to serve as the master image (base disk). When provisioning multiple virtual desktops or servers, MCS includes two types of disks: a differencing disk and an identity disk for each virtual machine.

How do I create a new target device in PVS?

Create a new PVS Target Device by completing the following: Navigate to Device Collections (Sites >> TestLab >> Device Collections. Right-click on the Collection and select Create Device.